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Everything you need to know about Beni Madhav Ganj: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

16 killed in Nepal floods

June 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kathmandu, June 18 (IANS) At least 16 people were killed and several others went missing in Nepal in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, officials said Tuesday.

BJP, RSS deny interference

June 12, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Even though it took a call from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to defuse the crisis caused by L.K. Advani's resignation, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday denied that the Sangh influenced the saffron party's decisions.

Sachin Shroff enters 'Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat'

June 12, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) After the entry of Mitali Nag and Preeti Amin in the TV show "Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat", actor Sachin Shroff is the new actor to join the cast. He will be seen as a doctor in the show and says his character will bring a major twist in the show.

Nepal picks May 28 as National Day

June 1, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Kathmandu, June 1 (IANS) The government of Nepal has decided to observe May 28 of each year as the National Day, ending years of confusion over the issue since the country turned into a republic in 2008.

I've struggled a lot: Rohit Khurana

May 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) TV actor Rohit Khurana, who is currently seen as ugly-looking Madhav in TV show "Dil Ki Nazar Se... Khoobsurat", says he had struggled a lot to come this far in his career.

Madhuri Dixit celebrates 46th birthday today

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit Nene, is celebrating her 46the birthday today.

Mulayam, Advani conspired on Babri masjid: Beni Prasad Verma

May 14, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Tuesday accused Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav of conniving with BJP leader L.K. Advani to bring down the Babri mosque in Ayodhya.

BJP leader booked for rape

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former spokesperson of the party's state unit Madhu Chavan was booked by the Mumbai police for rape and cheating, after a 50-year-old woman approached the Kalachowkie police station, alleging that he had been raping her for the last 20 years with promises of marriage.

Rohit Khurana plays ugly man on screen, says it's a risk

May 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Rohit Khurana, who plays an ugly-looking Madhav in the "Dil Ki Nazar Se...Khoobsurat" TV serial, says it was a challenge doing the role, something that not many actors would take up.

UP cops, doctor tried to hush up case: Gang-rape victim

May 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Allahabad, May 1 (IANS) A young girl, gang-raped by two men in a moving car in Allahabad two days ago, Wednesday said policemen and a government hospital's woman doctor threatened her in an attempt to hush up the matter, police said.

Parliament disuptions: A negation of democracy?

April 23, 2013 at 9:48 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Daily disruptions and ruckus inside parliament - that Vice President Hamid Ansari said has been described as "competitive hooliganism" - have become routine and both the government and opposition blame each other for it, but experts say it is a negation of democracy and probably a way to get media coverage.

What kind of Mr. Right does Soumya want?

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) In her show "Dil Ki Nazar Se - Khoobsurat" Somya Seth plays a character who wants to marry a good looking guy, but says in real life her Mr. Right would be someone who could impress her parents.

Regulate development in Western Ghats, says panel

April 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Moving away from ecologist Madhav Gadgil's report calling for declaring the entire Western Ghats ecologically sensitive, a panel headed by Planning Commission member K. Kasturirangan Wednesday limited the area to 37 percent and sought a regulatory regime on development activities.

As Plan panel member fails to land, Idukkki cries foul

April 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Idukki (Kerala) April 8 (IANS) As the helicopter carrying Planning Commission member K. Kasturirangan failed to land here Monday because of bad weather, local people were up in arms, saying the state government was playing truant.

Congress intimidates allies into extending support: Mulayam

April 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Wednesday once again targetted the Congress, saying it intimidated alliance partners and forced them to support it.

Maoists kill village chief in Odisha

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Maoists have killed a tribal politician in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said Wednesday.

BJP demands probe into SP charges against Verma

April 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit Monday jumped into the verbal duel between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, demanding a probe into the "serious" allegations against the minister.

Beni targets Mulayam again, says 'Samajwadi Party has betrayed minorities'

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 30 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Saturday fired a fresh salvo at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying the latter has betrayed the minorities.

BJP uses Beni's attack on Mulayam to target Congress

March 30, 2013 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): In wake of the derogatory remarks made by the Union Steel Minister against Mulayam Singh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday alleged that the Congress Party's fate can easily be determined when its leaders like Beni Prasad Verma attempt to be elections experts.

Samajwadi Party takes on Beni, calls him 'frustrated'

March 30, 2013 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday hit back at Beni Prasad Verma over his comment that Mulayam Singh Yadav's party will win only four seats in the Lok Sabha polls and there will be a 'funeral procession' for the party, saying the Union Steel Minister is frustrated.

Beni targets Mulayam again

March 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Lucknow, March 23 (IANS) Barely had the controversy over his accusations on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav died down, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Saturday again fired a salvo at his one-time party chief.

Congress vs allies: All sound and fury signifying nothing (Comment)

March 23, 2013 at 12:50 PM

If the communists were the Manmohan Singh government's bugbear during the first term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) when they were its allies, then the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is perhaps one of its most irksome partners now.

Samajwadi Party activists demand Beni Prasad Verma's resignation

March 21, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Kanpur, Mar. 21 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) activists and supporters on Thursday protested in Kanpur and demanded the resignation and imprisonment of Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his remarks against their party chief, Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Congress misusing CBI to threaten allies: BJP

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress-led UPA of misusing the CBI to threaten its allies into forcibly supporting it.

Congress misusing CBI to threaten allies: BJP

March 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress-led UPA of misusing the CBI to threaten its allies into forcibly supporting them.

UPA has lost right to rule: BJP

March 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said the UPA government had lost the mandate to rule the country following the exit of the DMK from the ruling coalition.

Speaker calls all-party meet to end parliament logjam

March 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has called an all-party meeting Wednesday evening to find ways to end the parliament logjam, and discuss the resolution likely to be adopted by members over the Sri Lanka issue, a Lok Sabha official said.

Parliament adjourned for the day amid disruptions

March 20, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted again Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary sought the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while DMK and AIADMK membres raised the Sri Lankan issue.

Samajwadi Party to take decision on Verma Thursday

March 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party would take a decision on Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's regret Thursday, party MP Shailendra Kumar told reporters here.

Beni Prasad 'regrets' statement

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Wednesday expressed "regret" over his reported remarks sharply critical of Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav.

BJP supports SP over Verma issue

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday came out in support of Mulayam Singh Yadav, demanding that union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma resign over his reported comments against Samajwadi Party supremo.

Beni meets PM, expresses regret for remark against Mulayam

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who is in the line of fire for his remarks against Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday, and expressed regret for his comment.

Lok Sabha stalled over Sri Lankan Tamils, Beni Prasad's remark

March 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday following an uproar over issues relating to Sri Lankan Tamils and Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remarks against Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Parliament disrupted again

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary sought the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while DMK and AIADMK membres raised the Sri Lankan issue.

Government, parties in talks on resolution on Sri Lankan Tamils

March 20, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government Wednesday said it was talking to political parties on a resolution concerning the Sri Lankan Tamil issue in parliament, but the move was not linked to the withdrawal of support by the DMK to the UPA.

Both houses of parliament adjourned till noon

March 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary demanded the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while members from DMK and AIADMK raised the issue of Sri Lankan Tamils.

Abgry SP wants Beni Prasad out, disrupts parliament

March 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party members disrupted both houses of parliament Monday, demanding union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's sacking for allegedly saying their party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had "terrorist links".

Mulayam demands Beni Prasad Verma's sacking

March 18, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Taking strong objection to Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's allegation that he had links with terrorists, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday demanded his sacking from the cabinet.

Sack Beni Prasad Verma, says SP; disrupts parliament

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party members Monday demanded the sacking of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his alleged comments that their party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had "terrorist links".

Beni takes on Mulayam for demanding his dismissal from Union Cabinet

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday hit back at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav after the latter demanded his sacking from the Union Cabinet.

India steadfast in its support to Nepal: PM

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said India remains steadfast in its support to the people of Nepal in their effort to build a stable, democratic and prosperous country.

Nepal's chief justice takes oath as executive head

March 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Beijing Mar. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Nepal's sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi has taken the oath of office as the chairperson of the Interim Election Council at the president's office.

Nepal's chief justice takes oath as executive head

March 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Kathmandu, March 14 (IANS) Nepal's sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi Thursday took oath of office as the chairperson of the Interim Election Council to hold Constituent Assembly elections by June 21.

Easy day for Indian teams in Asian Junior Squash

February 20, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Seoul, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian junior squash team began with emphatic wins in the Asian Junior Team Championships here Wednesday.

Malik-Saeed share stage in Pak: RSS questions Govt.'s intention on fighting terror

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): Questioning Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik's recent decision to share the stage with Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, in Islamabad, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ram Madhav on Tuesday said the Centre should take due note of this act and take very strong measures to send a message to him and persons of his ilk.

Ram Madhav lauds Govt., demands action against Afzal Guru's supporters

February 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Bhilwara/New Delhi/Srinagar, Feb. 9 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ram Madhav on Saturday lauded the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre for hanging Afzal Guru, and said stern action must be taken against all those who are raising their voices in favour of the 2001 Parliament attack convict.

Court orders probe against Maharashtra minister

February 8, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Friday directed Mumbai Police to submit an investigation report in a money laundering and land grabbing case against state Water Resources Minister Sunil Tatkare by Feb 22.

Khandey may be J&K's new chief secretary

February 7, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Jammu, Feb 7 (IANS) Iqbal Khandey may be appointed the new Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary, official sources said Thursday.

Hindu terror: Government backs Shinde, BJP says 'irresponsible' (Roundup)

January 22, 2013 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks saw the government and the BJP locking horns again Tuesday as the Congress tried to blunt the opposition attack by saying it was an inadvertent comment and terror has no religion.

Impact of chit funds in state huge: Calcutta Stock Exchange

January 21, 2013 at 10:48 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) Monday said impact of chit funds in West Bengal would be huge as the number of such firms in the state is very high.

BJP demands apology, Shinde's sacking; Congress refuses

January 21, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) An angry BJP Monday renewed its attack on Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his comments on "Hindu terror" and demanded his sacking and an apology from the ruling party even as the Congress outrightly rejected the demand.

Home Minister has substantial evidences against RSS: Digvijay Singh

January 21, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 21 (ANI): Taking potshots at the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the ongoing war of words over Sushil Kumar Shinde's 'Saffron Terror' remark, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday said there are foolproof evidences in support of the allegation levelled by the Union Home Minister.

LeT, JuD have congratulated Shinde for his claims on Hindu terror: RSS

January 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI):Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson Ram Madhav said on Monday that Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's comment on Hindu terror have made "real terrorists" like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) very happy, and added that they have welcomed it.

Woman, seven kids jailed in Egypt for reconverting to Christianity

January 17, 2013 at 6:17 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) A mother and her seven children have been jailed for 15 years in Egypt for reconverting to Christianity from Islam, a British daily said Thursday.

Egyptian court sentences family to 15 yrs jail for converting to Christianity

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): A mother and her seven children are jailed for 15 years for converting back to Christianity and changing their names in Egypt.

Egyptian court sentences family to 15 yrs jail for converting to Christianity

January 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): A mother and her seven children are jailed for 15 years for converting back to Christianity and changing their names in Egypt.

RSS chief stokes fresh controversy with marriage comment

January 6, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Indore/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stoked a new controversy Sunday with his comment that marriage was a contract and a man could disown his wife if she violates its terms of looking after his household.

BJP defends Bhagwat, says 'RSS not anti-women'

January 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 4 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday defended RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that 'rapes occur frequently in India not in Bharat', saying the present controversy is totally uncalled for and unnecessary.

RSS chief Bhagwat does not know either India or 'Bharat': Brinda Karat

January 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 4 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Friday lashed out at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that rapes are rare in 'Bharat' (rural India) but occur frequently in 'India', saying this reflects the mentality, which refuses to accept the reality of caste oppression or class driven exploitation of women.

Kiran Bedi livid over RSS chief Bhagwat's 'rapes hardly take place in Bharat' remark

January 4, 2013 at 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Former IPS officer and activist Kiran Bedi on Friday criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India'.

RSS defends Bhagwat's rape remark, says 'have great respect for women'

January 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Defending Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's controversial remark that rapes hardly take place in 'Bharat', but they occur frequently in 'India', RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav on Friday said "we have great respect for women."

Prasanna happy with line-up of films

January 3, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna, known for films such as "Sadhu Miranda" and "Anjathe", couldn't have asked for a better new year. He is happy with the line-up of films in his kitty.

SIT to complete irrigation scam probe in six months

January 1, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) In a last minute race to keep its own deadline, the Maharashtra government has named the members of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and its terms of reference to probe the multi-crore rupee irrigation department scam, an official said Tuesday.

Maharashtra government agrees to SIT probe in irrigation 'scam'

December 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) Blinking first, the Maharashtra government Monday agreed to set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the allegations of corruption in the state irrigation department.

Bolivia signs dam accord with Chinese company

December 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

La Paz, Dec 14 (IANS/EFE) Bolivia's government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese company Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., which pledged to review existing studies for a hydroelectric dam project in the northern Amazon region of Beni.

Tributes paid to Bal Thackeray

November 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Top political leaders from various parties, industrialists and social personalities paid their tributes to late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray at an event here Tuesday.

Catholic Church up in arms over Madhav Gadgil report

November 25, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 25 (IANS) The Syro Malabar Catholic Church has termed as a "conspiracy" the Madhav Gadgil?headed Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report which recommends zoning of 75 percent of the Western Ghats into different grades of ecological sensitivity.

Supporting UPA 'compulsion' for SP, BSP: Beni Prasad

November 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Lucknow, Nov 19 (IANS) Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi party (SP) were "under compulsion" to support the Congress?led central government to complete its full term. But he refused to elaborate further saying the compulsion was "well known".

RSS disapproves of Gadkari's remarks on Swami Vivekananda

November 6, 2012 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Tuesday disapproved of a purported comparison between Swami Vivekananda and fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim by BJP president Nitin Gadkari and said there was a need to keep in mind public sentiments associated with renowned figures.

BJP leaders meet at Advani's residence, but likely to standby under fire Gadkari

November 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov.6 (ANI): Some top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met at the residence of senior party leader L.K.Advani here this evening to discuss the impact of the allegations of corruption against party president Nitin Gadkari, as also the fallout of his recent statement in which he sought to establish a similarity in the IQ levels between religious philosopher Swami Vivekananda and absconding mafia don Dawood Ibrahim.

Sonia to inaugurate coach factory in Rae Bareily

November 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the Rail Coach factory in her parliamentary constituency Rae Bareily Nov 7, a railway official said Saturday.

Government finalising vision document for steel sector

November 2, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The government is finalising the "National Steel Vision" for the promotion of the steel sector in the country, Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has said.

Ambika Soni, Wasnik and Subodh Kant resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

October 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni and Tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai on Saturday have reportedly submitted their resignation to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

PM accepts Krishna's resignation; Soni, Wasnik also offer to quit ahead of cabinet reshuffle

October 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday accepted the resignation of Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, hours after the latter had forwarded his resignation in anticipation of Sunday's proposed reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.

Kejriwal moves agitation against Khurshid from Delhi to Farrukhabad

October 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Indian Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal, who called off his agitation at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday, said that he would take the protest against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid to the latter's constituency Farrukhabad.

Krishnan Vande Jagadgurum - partly refreshing, largely humdrum (Telugu Music Review)

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Film: 'Krishnan Vande Jagadgurum'; Music Director: Mani Sharma; Lyricists: Sirivennela Sitaramasastri, E.S Murthy and Sai Madhav Burra; Singers: Narendra, Shravan Bhargavi, Shreya Ghoshal, Rahul Sipligunj, Deepu, S.P Balasubramanyam, Hemachandra, Chaitra, Raghu Babu, Sai Madhav Burra and Joanna; Rating: **1/2

Man pretends to be car seat to enter Spain

September 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM

London, Sep 25 (IANS) An illegal immigrant was busted trying to enter Spain despite his best efforts at pretending to be a car seat, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

BJP councillor denied bail in murder case

September 24, 2012 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the bail plea of a BJP municipal councillor accused of a party worker's murder in April on the ground that "being a man in power and position he may influence the witnesses".

BJP councillor denied bail in murder case

September 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the bail plea of a BJP municipal councillor accused of a party worker's murder in April on the ground that "being a man in power and position he may influence the witnesses".

Come clean on US observatory in Kerala, demands Achuthanandan

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) Communist veteran and former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan Monday asked both the central and Kerala governments to come clean on the proposed neutrino observatory coming up in the state's Idukki district and contiguous Theni in Tamil Nadu.

Hei survives a scare in Indian Open junior squash

August 30, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Chennai, Aug 30 (IANS) Top seed Yuen Tsun Hei (Hong Kong) survived a scare as he came back from 0-2 down to beat Madhav Dhingra 3-2 and enter the final of the Boys Under-17 singles in the Indian Open junior squash tournament here Thursday.

Beni Prasad Verma embarrasses Congress again

August 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, already drawing flack Monday for his remark about price-rise being "beneficial" for farmers, later in the day aggravated the situation for himself and the ruling Congress by calling for foreign direct investment in multibrand retail.

Citizens, farmers, express distress over Steel Minister Verma's inflation remark

August 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Aug.20 (ANI): Citizens in New Delhi and in Bihar have objected to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remark that farmers were benefiting from inflation.

Sharad Yadav shocked over Steel Minister Verma's inflation remark

August 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav on Monday expressed shock over Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's statement that farmers are benefiting from inflation.

Inflation not benefiting farmers but forcing them to commit suicide: BJP

August 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow/Varanasi, Aug.20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lashed out at Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for saying that farmers are benefiting from inflation.

Facing flak over price-rise remark, Beni now bats for retail FDI

August 20, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Yet drawing flak for his remark that he was "happy" with price-rise as it was beneficial for farmers, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday batted for foreign equity in retail, terming it the only way to enhance farmers' income and safeguard the consumers.

It will be Rahul vs Modi in 2014: Beni Prasad Verma

August 20, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) It will be Rahul Gandhi versus Narendra Modi in the 2014 general elections, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma claimed Monday.

Beni Prasad Verma justifies 'happy with inflation' comment

August 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh)/New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday justified his comment on inflation, saying he had said that it helps the farmers when the price of their produce increases.

Mulayam day-dreaming of becoming PM: Beni Prasad

August 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday attacked Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's "prime ministerial ambitions", saying it would never happen.

Minister says price rise helps farmers, draws flak

August 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday stoked a controversy with his comment that he was "happy" with price rise as it was beneficial for farmers. The opposition pounced on his remark, accusing the government of being insensitive to farmers' plight and a part of the "mehengai mafia" (price rise mafia).

Verma's comments elicit sharp reactions from JD-U, BSP

August 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Patna/ New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Janata Dal -United (JD-U) on Monday reacted sharply over Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's comment that inflation is beneficial for farmers.

Khurshid defends Verma's 'happy with inflation' comment, says UPA committed to farmers' cause

August 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Asserting that the UPA Government is committed to the welfare of the farming community, Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said an attempt is being made to create a balance in the whole system so that both the consumers and the farmers have some relief following the rise in prices.

Salman Khurshid plays down Beni Prasad Verma's criticism of Mulayam

August 20, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday refused to comment on Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's criticism of Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying the Samajwadi Party has been a trusted part of the ruling UPA Government.

Samajwadi Party upset over Beni Prasad Verma's comments on Mulayam

August 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohan Singh on Monday hit out at Beni Prasad Verma over his criticism of Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying that his party would have to reconsider its decision of supporting the ruling UPA Government if the Union Steel Minister is not removed from the Cabinet.

Verma's comment shows disconnect between PM, UPA Ministers: CPI

August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday said that Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma' s comment on price rise clearly shows disconnection between the views expressed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet colleagues.

Minister says price rise beneficial for farmers, criticised

August 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Steel Beni Prasad Verma Monday stoked a controversy with his comment that price rise was beneficial for farmers. The opposition pounced on his remark accusing the government of being part of the "mehengai mafia" (price rise mafia).

BJP pulls up Beni Prasad Verma, says Congress 'far removed from reality'

August 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday took potshots at the UPA Government over Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's comment that farmers gain because of price rise, saying the ruling Congress Party is far removed from reality and has no concerns for the common man of this country.

Maharashtra leaders condole Deshmukh's death

August 14, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Condolences poured in from political leaders of Maharashtra for union minister and former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh soon after the news of his death spread across the state.

RSS leader Ram Madhav comes out in support of Mohan Bhagwat, says his remark interpreted wrongly

August 11, 2012 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Aug.11 (ANI): The spokesperson of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Ram Madhav, on Saturday came out in support of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying his praise of Janata Dal-United-led Bihar as opposed to BJP-led Gujarat had been interpreted wrongly.

China, India can spur Nepal economy: Chinese envoy

July 30, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Kathmandu, July 30 (IANS) Being located between China and India can be a driving force for Nepal's development, China's ambassador Yang Houlan said here.